Date: 03-19-2010

Case Style: Ephram Nehme v. Anthem Blue Cross of California

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Court: Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney: Scott C. Glovsky

Defendant's Attorney: William E. von Behren

Description: Ephram Nehme, age 63, Anthem Blue Cross of California on a bad faith breach of contract theory claiming that he was forced to pay for his own operation or die waiting to have it done at a location approved by his health insurance company. He claimed that Blue Cross acted in bad faith and with malice.

Plaintiff further claimed that Blue Cross put its concern for profit ahead of the life of one of its insured.

The defenses asserted by Blue Cross are not available.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $206,000.00.

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